Our . . . 

 Famous 

 Excelsior 





Tuberose. 



The Finest in Existence. 2C All Blooming Bulbs. 



CULTURE. Tuberoses may be grown indoors preliminary to planting them 

 in open ground. Plant outdoors as soon as the ground becomes warm and all 

 danger of frost is past. Plant two or three inches deep, and six to eight 

 inches apart in the row. They like rich soil and plenty of sun. If there is dan- 

 ger of frost before the flowers are done blooming in the Fall, lift carefully with 

 earth on the roots, pant in pots or boxes in a warm, light place, and they will 

 continue to bloom for several weeks. 



Dwarf Excelsior Pearl Tuberose. Year after year its popularity has in- 

 creased uiuil the demand for it has reached enormous proportions. Grows 

 about eighteen inches high, blooms early and with the greatest freedom; ma- 

 tures perfectly. Flowers pure white, very double, ot" immense size and intense- 

 ly sweet. This is the finest of all Tuberoses. Price, fine, extra-large, 

 -well-ripened bulbs, all sure to bloom, 10 cents each; three for 25 

 cents; 75 cents per dozen. 



ENTRQSEMA, 



LOOK/ATVME, or ..... . 



Ever ^-Blooming Sweet Pea. 



This is one of the greatest novel- 

 ties. Will grow six to eight feet 

 high or, by cutting back, will form a 

 lonely bush. The flowers, which are 

 produced in profusion, are deep bine 

 and very fragrant. Blooms all Sum- 

 mer. Price, 10 cents each; seed, 

 10 cents per packet. 



Cyperus Alternafolius. 



( Umbrella Plant.) 



This is a plant of the easiest culture, 

 and a large specimen is as handsome as 

 a Palm for decoration. It makes a hand- 

 some pot plant, or can be used in bas- 

 kets or vases,making a charming effect. 

 It will growluxuriantly in water.and 

 is, therefore, indispensable for aqua- 

 riums or fountains. Price, 10 cts. 

 each; three for 25 cents. 



STAPELIA SERPENTINA, or 

 "Star Fish Cactus," 



The flowers are the shape of a star 

 fish, of achrome-yellow color,cover- 

 ed with brown spots like a ser- 

 pent's body, hence its name. Price, 

 strong plants, 6 cents each. 



The New Hardy Pink, X 



X HER MAJESTY. 



The Carnation of late has become 

 the most popular cut flower with the 

 exception of the Rose, and the one 

 drawback to its cultivation by the 

 masses of flower lovers is the fact that it is not quite hardy. We have at last a perfect 

 substitute for it in th:s grand new and hardy Pink, one of trie finest novelties of the cen- 

 tury. It is quite hardy, needs no protection, and blooms profusely in the months of May 

 and June. The flowers are pure white in color, very double, borne on long, stiff stems, 

 and possessing the exquisite ciove-scented fragrance of the true Carnations, while it 

 rivals them in size and subtance. It is a wonderful bloomer.producing immense masses 

 of flowers. You will be delighted with it. Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents 



LOOMING SWEET PEA. 



SIX SHOWY NAMED GLADIOLI. 



HARDY PINK, HER MAJESTY. 



Price, 5 cents each. For 25 cents I will send the Set of Six Named Gladioli. 



For massing or grouping the Six Named Gladioli described he- 

 low will be found very effective and showy, while they furnish 

 fine spikes ot bloom for cut flowers. 



Brettchleyensis. The flowers are of a dazzling scarlet color, 

 of good size, almost enveloping the entire spike which is very 

 long. 



Ceres. The ground color is pure white, while each flower has 

 a conspicuous blotch of violet rose. 



grower, with 



Madame Monneret. A splendid, vigorous 

 great spikes ot delicate rose colored flowers. 



Romulus. Fine.large spikes of intensely scarlet flowers, each 

 with a clear white throat. 



Isaac Buchanan. Very large flowers of a beautiful canary 

 yeuow, borne on a splendid spike. 



Charles Dickens. Large flowers, pure white, strikingly 

 marked with carmine. Planted with the varieties described 

 above, forms an attractive contrast. 



